ANSI/ASHRAE/ASHE Addendum a to ANSI/ASHRAE/ASHE Standard 170-2017 Addendum a clarifies filtration requirements on a space-by-space basis. The filtration levels designated and their rational basis, are included in Informative Appendix C, Table C-1. In brief, this addendum.
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Small and medium (especially non-chain) hair and nail salons have been very challenged during the COVID-19 pandemic as they are viewed as “non-essential” by state governments. Many have been forced to lay off or furlough key employees, which may complicate re-opening as states start to relax shelter-in-place and stay-at-home restrictions.
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Gyms and workout facilities have been very challenged during the COVID-19 pandemic. Many of these businesses have been viewed as “non-essential” by state governments and are closed. Many have been forced to lay off or furlough key employees, which may complicate re-opening as states start to relax shelter-in-place and stay-at-home restrictions.
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The restaurant industry has quickly adapted to stay-at-home or shelter-in-place orders across the U.S. Many establishments have come up with unique solutions such as offering reduced menus, drive-thru or curbside pick-up, using apps and texts to manage orders, no contact delivery, combo or boxed meals that fare better in to-go containers, and even implementing robotics for food handling. The industry
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The bar industry has been incredibly challenged by stay-at-home or shelter-in-place orders across the United States. The majority of bars that derive over 50 percent of sales by alcohol have been forced to close and furlough or lay off employees. Most states are not allowing bars to reopen at the full operation as shelter-in-place restrictions are being relaxed. Some establishments have come
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SARS-CoV-2 virus, and other similar pathogens, may spread through various transmission routes, including direct or indirect contact with contaminated surfaces and exposure to respiratory droplets. While not initially considered, more data are becoming available that indicates that the potential for exposure from aerosolized particles must also be addressed. Both the World Health Organization (WHO) and the Center for Disease
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The purpose of this guide is to provide guidance to protect the health of workers performing work on plumbing and HVAC Systems, from Coronavieus and Other Potential Infectious Materials (OPIM).
Many parts of the world are reopening after COVID-19 shutdowns. Local circumstances may vary, but we all share the same core concern –how do we operate our businesses while reducing infection risks for staff, clients, and customers, and meeting local requirements?
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With stay at home and shelter-in-place restrictions beginning to lift, small manufacturing sites, repair and maintenance shops, etc. are faced with difficult questions that must be addressed as they transition back to normal operations, such as: • How can we protect our employees, third parties, and customers from the disease? • How can we minimize the risk of disease transmission
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Small lodging establishments (including hotels, inns, and bed and breakfast businesses) across the United States have been heavily affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. Most, if not all, were deemed “non-essential” in the U.S. by state and federal governments, resulting in employers halting operations and closing workplaces. Currently, many states are in the process of trying
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